OUR TEAM

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• Larisa Chukwulebe is current President of Resolve Foundation. Inspired by their children, Dr. Bernard and Mrs. Larisa Chukwulebe championed the creation of Resolve Foundation to reflect their family’s commitment to empowering younger generation and providing them with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing and socio-economically challenging world. Over the years, they have watched how the gap between the rich and the middle class widened while opportunities for our younger generations continued to narrow. Healthcare costs are  getting out of reach and mounting debt is increasingly stifling growth opportunities for many young Americans. The Chukwulebe family is committed to using their resources, networks and experience in pursuit of a key mission to invest in youths, technologies and ideas that can bring positive change  and ensure a more prosperous, peaceful and just future for all. Mrs. Chukwulebe  has over 15 years volunteering experience and also works as a local Insurance Agent in the Chicago area. 

• Aliona is a rising Chicago area Singer and Songwriter with passion for social work. She graduated from Purdue University Northwest majoring in Communications-Advertising and is putting what she learnt from communications and integrated marketing into use in volunteering for Resolve Foundation while pursuing her dream of becoming a famous artist. "I took classes like Multi-Track Music Recording, Social Media and Public Relations, Advertising, Photography, Cinematography, Journalism, Literature, Writing and so on. Looking back, I felt a lot like I was never in the know about main issues that are being debated in our society and the news. Issues like healthcare, taxes, gun violence and gun laws; and even student debt were and sometimes still are very complicated to understand, but are things that actually shape our future. I am currently in my 20's and I still feel like I need help to better understand these issues. Because there aren't many opportunities for young people's opinions to be heard I feel proud to volunteer for  Resolve Foundation whose mission it is to empower the youth. I wanted to take a step further and use what I learned in order to help Resolve Foundation and to build my career as an independent artist." Aliona work’s closely with the President, members and partners of Resolve Foundation on all matters of the organization. More about Aliona at www.alionamedia.com.  

• Cathy Chukwulebe is the Programs Director for Resolve Foundation. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Harvard Business School. As an engineer by training and a problem solver by experience, she has used her skills in a Leadership and Technical Development Program at Caterpillar Inc, a heavy equipment manufacturing company. Through Caterpillar, Cathy was able to mentor and guide other young female manufacturing engineers on career decisions, thus developing a passion for helping young adults gain access to resources for personal and professional self-improvement. 

• Cathy hopes to use her technical background, analytical mindset, and business knowledge to lead Resolve Foundation in achieving its initiatives for outreach in the community, obtaining proper funding, and implementing growth strategies. Through Resolve Foundation, her enthusiasm for building well-rounded young adults through personal mentoring and advocating and facilitating connections to local impactful organizations continues to grow.       

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill

• Ihuoma is a Colorado native, but currently resides in Virginia with her husband and two children. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland, College Park and her Master Science in Computer Forensics from George Washington University. Early on in her career, Ihuoma worked in the legal field at a firm in Washington D.C., and later transitioned to the Federal Government sector working within the technology and cyber security space. 

• Ihuoma has a passion for doing work that benefits others. She has served as a volunteer for a variety of community service initiatives that supported military families and youth education. Her desire to align herself with an organization whose purpose mirrored her heart is what led her to the Resolve Foundation. Ihuoma enjoys traveling, cooking and dancing the night away. She lives for a good story, great conversation (preferably over a delicious meal), and absolutely loves hosting family and friends. 

• Liz Chukwulebe is a Advertizing major and Communications graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She served as a Social Media Strategy and Digital Marketing Intern at two reputable Illinois organizations. Since high school at Thornton Fractional South, Lansing IL and through college, Liz has been involved in year-round social outreach activities. She was captain for four volleyball teams including club and high school teams and  member of Recreational Volleyball Club and University of llinois Women’s Volleyball Club. Liz has participated in National Honors Society and has been a Senior Ambassador in high school, where she participated in several community outreach programs. She is a recipient of many academic and athletic awards including top ten percent of the class of 2019, President’s Education Awards Program for Outstanding Educational Excellence, SSC Scholar Athlete, U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Excellence Award, Illinois State Scholar, All- Conference Athlete 2017 and 2018, American Family Dreams Foundation Scholarship, and the Golden Alumni Association Scholarship. Along with her many competitive and social experiences, Liz hopes to use her social skills to connect with other youths; persuade and motivate them to build successful adult lives. She wishes her enthusiasm and adulting experience will help her to provide feedback to Resolve Foundation regarding the impact of their work on youth and the community at large. 

• Dan is the current Administrator, former Village President and two-term Mayor of Village of Lansing, IL. In his current position, Dan is responsible for managing daily operations and providing leadership and direction to all Village departments, various boards, commissions, and committees. Dan ensures the village delivers high quality services to residents and businesses alike through leadership, professionalism, innovation, adaptability and accountability. His personal engagement and dedication to our youth is beyond parallel. He tirelessly works to provide everything needed for youth sports to be an enjoyable experience for participants, families, and visitors - all with a spirit of humility that is contagious. Dan has served for many years on the St. Ann Sports Committee, coached baseball and basketball, and has vast experience in board administration as the former president of the Lansing Old Timers and current President of St. Ann School Board. Dan was inducted into the Lansing Little League Hall of Fame in 2018. His humble service is the blueprint for all who volunteer their time and efforts.